Born the son of immigrant parents, Milton Friedman went on to become a major
figure during the resurgence of American conservatism. As an adviser to the
Reagan administration and a widely read columnist, he played a vital role in
shaping government policy and public opinion while he made headlines for his
controversial views.
Drawing on the author's unprecedented access to personal archives--and to
Friedman himself prior to his death in 2006--this is the first book to trace his
life and development as an economic theorist. With a combination of revealing
personal detail and fascinating exploration of economic theory, this is a
revealing look at the man regarded by